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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.76, 1,415.78 and 358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.76, 1,415.78 and 358.98 is: 538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.76 : 1,415.78 = 358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.76/1,415.78 = 358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.76x = 1,415.78 × 358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.76x = 508,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,236.70/943.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.52

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